Unified Police Department Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

Holladay
City- At 9:51 a.m. today, Jan. 17, a Unified Police
Department (UPD) officer observed a traffic accident at the intersection of 4500
S. 2300 E. in Holladay City. The officer observed two people walking away from
the wreck and was informed by witnesses that they had fled from one of the
involved vehicles. Additional officers
responded to assist with the traffic accident and search for the suspects who
had fled. Officer Douglas Barney located
the male suspect in the area of 4400 S. Lynne Lane. At this location, Officer Barney was shot by
the suspect.

At 9:58 a.m. an officer called over the radio that
an officer had been shot and was down.
Additional officers responded to that area and located the suspect at
2167 E. 4500 S. at about 10:01 a.m. At
this location there was an exchange of gunfire with the officers and the
suspect. During this exchange, Officer
Jon Richey was also shot. As officers
returned fire they shot the suspect, Cory Henderson. Henderson passed away at the scene.

Officers Barney and Richey were transported to
Intermountain Medical Center. Officer
Barney was in extremely critical condition and Officer Richey was in serious
condition. Officer Barney passed away as
a result of his injuries at about 1:12 p.m. at the hospital. Officer Richey is still in the hospital and
his condition is improving.

Detectives are still searching for a female who was
with Henderson in the car at the time of the crash. There is a very limited description of this
female. She is described as Caucasian
with blonde hair. We are asking if
anyone has information about this female to call 801-799-3000.

This case is being investigated by the Salt Lake
City Police Department and Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office as part
of the Officer Involved Critical Incident Protocol.

We appreciate the support from the community as we
work through this tragic loss. As
funeral plans are available they will be released.

OFFICER KILLED: Douglas Scott Barney - 44 years of age. 18
year veteran of law enforcement.

OFFICER WOUNDED: Jon Richey 51 – year of age. Shot once that
went through his legs.